Saturday, 8 March 2014

Chicken additions

I needed to increase my chicken numbers as some of my older ones are getting a bit past laying much.

I was planning on getting about 4 but saw this group of 7 young ones advertised for sale and couldn't resist.

The rooster was an Orpington which is a breed I'm interested in. They are an old English breed which are friendly & good layers even through the cold winter months.

The chicks mothers were half orpington's so we have ended up with some interesting colour combinations.  They are still young but should start to lay in a couple of months which will be just before winter. 


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12 comments:

  1. Stephanie8 March 2014 at 16:56

    Great to see them up close.

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  2. Unknown8 March 2014 at 23:22

    Beautiful looking chickens Jocee, hope they lay well.

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  3. eileeninmd8 March 2014 at 23:42

    They are pretty chickens, I love their colors.. I hope you get a lot of eggs. Thank you for sharing your post on Saturday's Critters. Have a happy weekend!

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  4. EG CameraGirl9 March 2014 at 01:38

    You were smart to think ahead so that you'll continue to get plenty of eggs.

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  5. TexWisGirl9 March 2014 at 02:25

    they're beautiful!

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  6. carol l mckenna9 March 2014 at 03:46

    Great shots and glad you found this set ~ from Sat Crits ~ thanks, xxx

    artmusedog and carol
    www.acreativeharbor.com

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  7. Margaret Birding For Pleasure9 March 2014 at 05:31

    Hi I love hens, my Gran always had them and I loved feeding them for her as thye would feed from my hand. Your news chickens are great and I am sure the eggs will taste wonderful (when they lay)

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  8. Leanne9 March 2014 at 09:33

    lovely photos of your new flock. I didn't realise Orpington's are good layers over winter. Thanks! Love Leanne

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  9. Louisette9 March 2014 at 13:53

    Lovely color dress of this chicken.

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  10. Karen9 March 2014 at 15:03

    The more the merrier, plus lots more eggs!

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  11. Unknown10 March 2014 at 03:10

    They're beautiful! Lovely colours. I hope you'll get lots of eggs.

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  12. DeniseinVA12 March 2014 at 03:10

    What a lovely addition! I would love to have chickens such as these.

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